About this role
afarax is looking for a freelance Technical Designer / Senior Java Developer. We need you! The project Our client in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Senior Java Developer to strengthen their team. Key responsibilities Manage and maintain the technical architecture of a defined application domain, ensuring continuity, stability and scalability of the IT landscape. Draft, refine and maintain technical analyses and solution designs for large and complex IT systems based on functional requirements. Analyse, understand and challenge functional requirements in order to design appropriate, robust and high-performing technical solutions. Ensure alignment of technical solutions with architecture standards, strategic guidelines and existing application frameworks. Collaborate closely with architects, functional analysts, developers and other technical and business stakeholders. Provide technical support, guidance and consultancy to development teams throughout the implementation lifecycle. Design and develop backend applications and services using Java technologies. Develop and integrate RESTful APIs / OpenAPI services, particularly for orchestration applications connecting front-end solutions with multiple backend systems. Work within Azure cloud environments, with Azure DevOps and Azure Kubernetes Service/Engine experience considered an advantage. Quickly understand and work within existing JVM environments and internally developed frameworks. Define, elaborate and execute test designs. Follow up on testing and bug-fixing processes to ensure high-quality application delivery. Apply the required project methodology throughout technical analysis, development, testing and implementation. Work autonomously and proactively engage all necessary stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Ensure delivery within agreed scope, budget, quality and timelines. Provide technical coaching and knowledge sharing to developers and other team members. How afarax supports you? You benefit from our extensive network You will have access to projects that fit your expertise We help and support you throughout your project We offer the possibility to build a valuable and lasting partnership Required technical expertise: 6+ years of Java development experience Strong hands-on experience with Java 11 Strong experience with Spring Strong experience with Spring Boot Strong experience with Spring Cloud Strong experience with Spring Data Strong experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs / OpenAPI Strong understanding of backend application architecture and integration Experience with JavaScript Experience with Oracle and PL/SQL Experience with GIT, Maven, JUnit and Mockito Knowledge of IBM WebSphere, Eclipse and Dimensions Ability to work with existing JVM environments and custom frameworks Experience with technical analysis, solution design, testing and bug fixing Nice to have: Experience developing Java applications in Microsoft Azure Experience with Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Cloud-native application development and deployment experience